Roads of the Rainbow Nation

Days 1-3: Fly to Cape Town

Fly overnight from the UK to Cape Town where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for two nights.

Enjoy this stunning city at your leisure: head to the beaches of Camps Bay or wander through the beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens. For many, a top priority is to head up to Table Mountain for epic views over Cape Town and beyond.

On day three, meet your fellow travellers at GOLD Restaurant during the welcome group dinner. Enjoy a 14-course meal accompanied by traditional drumming, song and live entertainment – a great introduction to South Africa!

Days 4-6: Montagu

Distance: 235km / 146 miles

An early transfer to the motorhome depot to collect your vehicle and a stop at a supermarket for supplies. Travel along Route 62, a scenic alternative to the N2 highway, to reach your first destination in Montagu.

Serving as the gateway to the Little Karoo, Montagu is well-known for its muscadel, natural hot springs, heritage and idyllic setting. This area has amazing hiking trails, wine estates and the Breede River to explore at your leisure.

Days 7-8: Oudtshoorn

Distance: 232km / 144miles

Located in South Africa’s golden arid landscape of the Klein Karoo is the charming town of Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms where you can sample ostrich meat and learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum.

Take the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, located North of Oudtshoorn. The largest cave system in Africa, Cango Caves, features ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites.

Days 9-11: Storms River

Distance: 217km / 135 miles

Set off early for your included Featherbed Eco Experience in Knysna which includes a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, a guided walk in the Featherbed Nature Reserve and lunch under Milkwood trees overlooking the ocean.

From Knysna, it is a further 1-hour drive to Storms River located in the diverse and dramatic Tsitsikamma National Park where you will check in for your 3-night stay. The park is rich in fauna and flora with over 9000 species of indigenous fynbos, and many animal and bird species. Visit the giant Outeniqua yellowwood tree and walk The Mouth Trail: a popular crossing over suspension bridges. For a bit of adventure, take an exhilarating kayaking trip at Storms River Mouth.

Days 12-13: Addo Elephant Park

Distance: 229km / 143 miles

Onto your next destination, the country’s third largest national park. Set in the enchanting Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, the Addo Elephant National Park offers a truly unforgettable safari experience. This finely-tuned ecosystem provides a sanctuary to large numbers of elephant, lion, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, antelope, zebra and over 400 bird species. This unique park is the world’s only park with the ‘Big 7’ - the Big 5 plus the southern right whale and great white shark off the coast of Algoa Bay.

On Day 13, enjoy a morning guided safari game drive with lunch in the park.

Days 14-16: Morgan Bay

Distance: 364km / 226 miles

Continue your overland journey for the next 3-night stay on the edge of the Inchara Lagoon. Whether you prefer long, scenic forest trails or curling up with a good book, Morgan Bay has something for everyone.

Days 17-18: Wild Coast

Distance: 315km / 196 miles

A spectacular coastline awaits, boasting pristine, white sandy beaches and a wide array of wonderful natural attractions. The Selaka Nature Reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise and offers the chance to catch sight of the cute Cape clawless otters. Why not head to the sulphur pools for a natural mud bath, which is a healing tradition among the local Pondo people, and rinse off in the calming river waters afterwards?

Days 19-21: Drakensburg

Distance: 272km / 170 miles

This beautiful part of South Africa offers scenic landscapes, Rock Art sites and activities such as hiking trails and horse riding. Alternatively, choose an optional tour to the Sani Pass - once a bridal path which allowed Basotho folk to transport their goods. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the adventure of climbing to a height of 2874 metres above sea level.

Days 22-24: Kwazulu-Natal

Distance: 363km / 225 miles

The next few days see a change of theme as the tour heads inland and enters Zulu battlefield country. Rorke’s Drift is the most well-known, portrayed in the film ‘Zulu’, while Isandlwana is poignant for the white cairns scattered across the battlefield, each marking a British soldier killed during the battle in 1879.

Days 25-27: Hluhluwe

Distance: 289km / 180 miles

Heading north, you will arrive at the Bonamanzi Game Reserve where the Hluhluwe River is regarded as one of the best bird watching locations in Southern Africa.

Here you are able to self-drive in certain areas or join a guided game drive. An alternative is to take an optional guided tour in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, or take a guided bush walk into the False Bay plains at Bonamanzi. This really does get you up close and personal with the amazing natural surroundings.

To maximise your wildlife experience, a two hour ‘Hippo and Croc Cruise’ on Lake St Lucia is included. Step aboard and see these incredible water-loving animals from the comfort and safety of the boat.

Days 28-29: Swaziland

Distance: 258km / 160 miles

Next stop is Swaziland, officially known as the Kingdom of Eswatini. This small, landlocked nation has a unique, colourful culture and a long history as the last remaining monarchy in Africa. Diverse landscapes, from majestic mountains to sweeping savannah, to dense lush rainforest and fertile river valleys can be enjoyed as you travel through in your motorhome. You will pass the gorgeous Valley of Heaven, and can stop to buy souvenir handicrafts in Malkerns Valley and spot big game in the Hlane Royal National Park. Catching sight of a lion in its natural habitat never fails to be jaw-dropping, no matter how many times you have the privilege to witness it.

Days 30-32: Kruger National Park

Distance: 277km / 172 miles

The Kruger National Park is simply vast stretching over more than two million hectares and one of the most dramatic wildlife reserves on the planet. You will enjoy three days here, with the chance to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and marvel at the wildlife. With 147 mammal species, 114 reptile species and 507 bird species, there’s no shortage of things to see. For many, it’s all about seeking the Big Five!

There’s also a remarkable prehistoric past, with hundreds of Stone Age sites, rock art and evidence of man from well over 100,000 years ago.

The Kruger is an experience of a lifetime, so we want to ensure you have the chance to see it properly. A full day guided safari is included in your tour, travelling in open vehicles with panoramic views of your surroundings, so you won’t miss a thing. You can even return in your motorhome the next day for more.

Days 33-34: Sabie

Distance: 73km / 45 miles

Sabie and the stunning Panorama Route are your next destinations, experience one of South Africa’s most scenic drives.

On Day 34, set off in your own vehicle with the rest of the group to visit God’s Window, The Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the towns of Pilgrim’s Rest and Graskop, where your tour hosts will settle the entrance fees.

Days 35-36: Johannesburg

Distance: 349km / 216 miles

Your final leg to Johannesburg where you will drop off the vehicle at the motorhome depot before being transferred to your hotel in Sandton - ‘Africa’s richest square mile’.

Spend your final day at leisure, Nelson Mandela Square is close by, as is the main shopping centre or choose an optional activity. Share your holiday memories with fellow travellers at the evening’s included farewell dinner.

Days 37-38: Johannesburg – UK

A last chance to pick up a few souvenirs before you transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home with many memorable experiences to last a lifetime.